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Mantra and Chanting Instruction
In 1978, Thomas Ashley-Farrand traveled to India for the first time, where he astonished the spiritual community there with his perfect command of mantra, the practice of using specific "sacred sound syllables" for spiritual and material transformation. Now, 20 years later, he shares for the first time his mastery of this ancient spiritual art on Mantra: Sacred Words of Power. Here is the first English language audio curriculum that teaches you how to use mantras to enhance the powers of your mind, influence the environment around you, and deepen your spiritual practice. In the Vedic tradition of India, the universe is said to be birthed from pure sound. All around us, this symphony of subtle energy vibrates is unfolding, creating all that is seen, unseen, touched, tasted, and expressed in the seven sense.. This is a comprehensive series on understanding, using and practicing the art of mantra. Listeners will learn practical ways and means to use mantra effectively. This is an in-depth English language source that teaches how to use mantras with precision. "The power of mantras comes not from the meaning of the syllables," teaches Ashley-Farrand, "but from their direct vibrational effect on our body’s physiological and energetic systems." He also teaches, "Sanskrit is an energy-based language, and mantras are spiritual formulas for working with this energy. They are designed to eliminate obstacles as we progress spiritually, and to help us make energetic progress toward the good." With Mantra: Sacred Words of Power, you can begin practicing these powerful chants to heal and change your own life LEARN MORE ABOUT:  The Language of Yoga: Complete A - Y Guide to Asana Names, Sanskrit terms and Chants by Nicolai Bachman. (Note: the chants contained in this series may not be entirely Tibetan, some are Vedic/Hindu chants) Now, with more than 15 million Americans practicing yoga, here is the ultimate reference guide for knowledge-hungry yoga students. Urdhva-Padmásana. Have you ever been bewildered in a yoga class by the terms the teacher uses? What is the deeper meaning of these terms? How can you benefit by knowing them? For passionate and curious yoga students, The Language of Yoga offers the definitive “A-Y” of Asana names and Sanskrit terms (there is no “Z” in Sanskrit). This interactive book-and-2-CD set includes more than 200 asanas with illustrated yoga postures and 300 Sanskrit definitions. Nicolai Bachman teaches you how to read and pronounce
these sacred sounds with precision, and guides you through seven
yoga chants with exact rhythm, tone, and pronunciation—an indispensable
reference guide for any serious student of yoga. Hardcover Book,
139 pages, 2 CDs, 2.25 hours W924D, $24.95
Beginner's Guide to Mantra by THOMAS ASHLEY-FARRAND
On The Beginner’s Guide to Mantras, you will learn India’s long-secret tradition of mantra – a powerful “inner technology” for clearing your mind ... removing hidden life obstacles ... and attracting abundance in every arena of your life, from careers to relationships to artistic pursuits. Thomas Ashley-Farrand, one of the West’s leading authorities on mantras, teaches you everything you need to know to get started. Includes detailed guidance for intoning each chant with precision – a key to their effectiveness. HIGHLIGHTS: Kirtan: The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant by JAI UTTAL.“Kirtan is the calling, the crying, the reaching across infinite space—and digging into the heart’s deepest well—to touch and be touched by the Divine Presence,” teaches world music pioneer Jai Uttal. On Kirtan! The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant, Jai guides listeners through the practice of Kirtan—singing the many names of God and Goddess—an essential part of Bhakti yoga, or the yoga of devotion. This sacred music form is for all people; there are no experts, nor beginners, and the practice itself is the teacher, guiding us to ourselves. Listeners join Jai Uttal to explore: For Jai Uttal’s many fans, finally here is a chance not
only to hear a new release from this legendary world music artist,
but to participate with him in blissful spiritual devotion on
Kirtan! The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant.. 2 CDS / 2.5 HOURS,
AW00740D, $24.95
 MANTRAS
FOR ABUNDANCE: Sacred Chants to attract health, Love and Fulfillment
into Your Life by SRI ANANDI MA Abundance is measured by the plenitude
of health, love, self-understanding, and satisfaction in your life..
For more than 5,000 years, the spiritual teachers have evolved the
science of sacred sound to help us attract and receive these blessing.
Shri ANANDI Ma, helps you to overcome subtle blockages that inhibit
the factors of abundance in yo life. One (CD), 77 minutes, AW00648D,
$15.95
Magical Healing Mantras, By: Namaste Twenty-five musicians united from around the world, use their voices, guitars, flutes, sitars, tablas and a tarang, to create this memorable East West musical fusion that is both exotic and familiar. The healing and transformational powers of these seven Sanskrit mantras are unconditional and available to all who listen. This CD features the Gayatri Mantra. As gentle as rain at the window, the steady rhythms of these mantras' quiet the listener into a state of tranquillity. The artists weave the sounds of guitar, sitar, flute and table (famed Indian kettle drum) to create a swirling, textured tapestry of sounds for their soul-caressing vocals. These songs will calm the mind with tones meant to bring peace and healing to the listener. Track list: Shiva Shambho, Govindam, Jay Shree Krishna,
Aum Shree Ram, Jaya Shiva, Shankara Govinda, Jaya Jaya, Gayatri
Mantra, CD, M-NA155, $15.98
The Creative Sound: Sacred Music, Dance and Song by Torkom
Saraydarian. This is a rare and powerful work which looks at chanting,
singing, sound, music and dance/movement in a unified way. Torkom
Saraydarian is a dynamic composer and world renowned teacher on
mediation, spiritual development and mantra. He writes," Music
is called the language of the gods. It is so beautiful to remember
a statement made centuries ago-God sang, and as He was singing
the Archetypes of all manifestation began to appear in space."
Manifestation is sounds made visible. Paperback, $25.00
HEALING MANTRAS: Sacred Chants from India by Shri
Anandi Ma and Dileepji Pathak, as described above. One audio cassette,
90 minutes, 14 PAGE BOOKLET, $10.95
Mantras for Releasing Fear was created in response to
the enormous popularity of Shri Anandi Ma's Healing Mantras. Now,
listeners can enjoy the benefits of these authentic new mantras,
available here for the first time. With Shri Dileepji Pathak.
Includes study guide.1 CD, 70 minutes, and study guided,. $16.95
Be sure to read the recent interview with Thomas Ashley-Farrand which sheds light on the use of chanting and the use of sacred words. We believe you will find it interesting.
Natural Perfection: Teachings, Meditation and Chants
in the Dzogchen Tradition of Tibet. 'Natural Perfection' introduces
mainstream America to Tibet's most closely guarded and highest
teaching on enlightenment-Dzogchen, "The Natural Great Perfection
Tradition." The great Buddhist Masters believed this was destined
to become the most powerful spiritual vehicle in the West. To
find out why, listen to this series on Natural Perfection. Lama
Surya Das shares some universally known mantras in this well-rounded
presentation. 6 hours/ 4 audio tapes and study guide. $29.95
Healing Meditation: With Mantras, Prayers Pujas and Traditional
Instruments Tibetan Doctors, Monks and Nuns. These powerful
prayers, mantra recitations, purification ceremonies and pujas
(religious services) have been used for centuries in Tibetan Medicine
for the treatment of stress, illnesses, and for supporting or
aiding in traditional medical therapies. This compilation is a
rare and unique series of selections which we recommend highly.
It was recorded in Dharmsala India. Click
here to listen to a sample (you will need RealPlayer)
CD, $16.98 Red Tara Commentary: An Open Door to Bliss and Ultimate Awareness,
by Jane Tromge. The best single practitioner's guide we have ever
read on reciting Tara Mantra. As an added bonus is historical
background on Tara, and Red Tara in particular. Basic Buddhist
teachings are discussed in relation to daily life and using the
Tara prayer in meditation. All areas are covered in a readable
fashion. Paperback. 85 pages, $7.95. Reciting in Honor of Tara-The Om Tara mantra. Tara is the most praised female aspects of Buddha nature in Tibetan Buddhist practices. Tara's protects us from dangers, difficulties and all sorts of obstacles. Tara's presence can be swiftly felt when using her mantra. Tara is the Goddess or Bodhisattva of compassion. This is one of the best known, and most used prayers in all of Asia. . We recommend this be played by everyone, especially around the full moon and new moon periods. $17.95
Mantra of Joy: White Tara longevity and health mantra,
" Om Tare Turtare Ture Soha." This is a series of OM
Tara mantra with five sets of melodies based on the Tibetan Buddhist
Tara mantra. Using female voices, with Indian accents, this modern
rendition is a refreshing addition to any day. Tracks include:
Young Girls Mantra, Secret Words of Ecstasy, Praying, Garden of
Paradise, and two longer versions of tracks 1 and 4. $17.95 Eternal Om by an ensemble of male and female artists.
It's on the top 40 list for sure; we get many requests for it.
The Om is chanted throughout. Makes great background music for
healing and energizing your home or office. This is one our best
sellers from the featured section. Click
here to listen to a sample (you will need RealPlayer)
CD $16.98 Om:The Reverberation of Source by Master Charles. This
music work is based on the Alpha Meditation Soundtrack. This has
been a top seller! It has grown to become a favorite as background
for bodywork, yoga and creative inspiration. Om is an ancient
Sanskrit word expressing the vibration of all that was, is or
will be. The soundtrack contains Alpha-level sound patterns which
enhance whole brain synchronization and unfold percussion alpha
state similar to that experience in deep meditation. Click
here to listen to a sample (you will need RealPlayer)
CD, $19.98 Favorite title! Alleluia/Kyrie is a two CD set by Robert
Gass and On Wings of Song Chorus. The beautiful and moving Alleluia,
including "Alleluia" to the Pachelbel Cannon in D, and the outstanding
Kyrie, which builds slowly from sense strains of Gregorian choir
to an uplifting and joyous celebration, are now available in a
double CD set. Click here to listen
to a sample (you will need RealPlayer)
$15.98 Chant: The Best of World Chant By Robert Gassa
two CD set has over 20 of the worlds most beloved chants from
every major faith performed by a 40-person ensemble. This master
work includes a booklet with all the chants. Chant explores finding
spirit through sound. Double CD, $21.95 Words of caution: Please note that mantras are powerful and thus dangerous if used improperly. Say mantra with a motivation to benefit all beings by the merit or good karma that comes with recitation. Whatever positive benefits result, may they benefit all beings. Use mantra in moderation, study carefully from works such as those shown above, and most important, consult an experienced teacher with practice questions. Please see the following music sections for sacred chants, praises and prayers of the Buddhist Tradition.
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Mantra:
Sacred Words of Power, by Thomas Ashley-Farrand.
Could
the simple act of uttering a sacred sound influence your physical
health, your emotional state ... even the world around you?
Healing
Mantras: Learn Sound Affirmations for Spiritual Growth, Creativity
and Healing, by Thomas Ashley-Farrand. Mantras, sacred sound
syllables from the Vedic tradition, have been refined for many
thousands of years to promote inner healing, spiritual development
and beneficial effects in the world. On the 'Healing Mantras'
CD, you will join a master practitioner as he demonstrates how
to voice over 20 mantras with perfect precision - a key to their
effective use. This CD includes a 23 page study guide. 
Torkom
Saraydarian has written an authoritative work called 
HEALING
MANTRAS: Sacred Chants from India by Shri Anandi Ma
and Dileepji Pathak.
Mantras
for Releasing Fear: Sacred Chants from India, by Shri ANANDI
Ma & Dileepji Pathak. For 5,000 years, the science of Kundalini
Maha yoga has identified specific sound syllables for influencing
both our physiological and mental activity. On mantra., Shri Anandi
Ma, a master of this tradition, offers four authentic chants said
to banish fear and encourage a peaceful spiritual state. These
mantras can aid in calming the emotions and unblocking rigid thought
patterns.
The
Power of Mantras: How to Use Sacred Words for Protection, Abundance,
Creativity and Healing, by Thomas Ashley-Farrand. On this
series, Ashley-Farrand reveals the full scope of mantra practice
for the first time on audio. Listeners learn to use dozens of
specific mantras immediately. This is an excellent English language
source that teaches how to into mantras with precision.
Om
Namaha Shivaya-10th anniversary Deluxe Edition by Robby Gass
& On Wings of Songs Choral ensemble. A constant favorite because
it carries the listener into deep relaxation. "Robert
Gass heals me over and over again." -Dr. Bernie Siegel.
Over 100,000 sold, 28 page line notebook included, top 20 recordings
over the last two decades. Uplifting background sound for healing
and energizing you. CD, $16.98 
